Multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle VM VirtualBox



| Updated: 2024-10-18
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 5
CVE-ID CVE-2024-21253
CVE-2024-21248
CVE-2024-21273
CVE-2024-21263
CVE-2024-21259
CWE-ID CWE-20
CWE-285
CWE-401
CWE-122
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Oracle VM VirtualBox
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU98689

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21253

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to perform service disruption.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to perform service disruption.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle VM VirtualBox: 7.0.0 - 7.0.21

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2024.html?151


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU98688

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21248

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization within the implementation of Shared Folders. A local user can execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user on the host system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle VM VirtualBox: 7.0.0 - 7.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2024.html?151


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Memory leak

EUVDB-ID: #VU98687

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21273

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak within the BusLogic module. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle VM VirtualBox: 7.0.0 - 7.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2024.html?151


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU98686

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21263

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to access sensitive information or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core component in Oracle VM VirtualBox. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle VM VirtualBox: 7.0.0 - 7.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2024.html?151


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU98685

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21259

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the implementation of the virtual TPM device. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle VM VirtualBox: 7.0.0 - 7.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2024.html?151


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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